Why do states persist in using force to enhance their deterrent posture, even though it is not clear that it is effective? This book develops an innovative framework to answer this question, viewing deterrence as an idea. This allows the author to explain how countries institutionalize deterrence strategy, and how this internalization affects policy. He argues that the US and Israel have both internalized

This user-friendly guide to the basics helps you learn how to speak Chinese quickly and easily by drawing parallels with something you already know--English. Chinese is a fascinating language that can seem impossibly difficult to learn at first, but is relatively easy if you focus on the spoken aspect. This revised edition contains new dialogues, cultural notes, IT and social media vocabulary, and

A poignant novel imbued with music from the Giller Prize -- shortlisted author of Like This and Twenty-Six that follows two social outcasts as they navigate through their traumatic pasts. The worst moment of Sam\'s life was captured on video and shared across the Internet for all to gawk at. This is something she has in common with Robot, who just wants to move past the mistakes he\'s made, if only

The Stoker Award-winning, taut and propulsive twist on home invasion horror, packed psychological suspense. Soon to be a major film, Knock At the Cabin, directed by M. Night

This book highlights the characteristics, aims, and applications of bionanotechnology as a possible solution for sustainable management and bioremediation of environmental pollutants. It covers remediation of toxic pollutants, removal of emerging contaminants from industrial wastewater, eco-design and modification study of bio-nanoparticles and life-cycle assessment, nano-filtration, bio-nanomaterials

\'There\'s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life.\' In Arthur Conan Doyle\'s A Study in Scarlet a popular cultural phenomenon is born. We meet two of the most famous characters in modern literary history: the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, an army doctor home on sick leave, for the first time. Through Watson we learn a little about the eccentric

Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, Volume 102 provides the latest advances on the identification and characterization of emerging bioactive compounds with putative health benefits, along with up-to-date information on food science. Chapters in this new release include Stability of polyphenols in food processing, Contribution of polysaccharides from crustacean on fermented food products, Food

But Why? aims to help you tackle those awkward questions that can floor the best of us. Imagine the scene: you\'re trying to put the kids to bed, your brain has checked out for the day and suddenly, from nowhere, all manner of unrelated, but potentially important, questions are flung into the night-time routine as you\'re trying to get them to brush their teeth properly: * But why are humans ruining

The perfect first puzzle book for kids, First Fun: Mazes is filled with more than 50 simple mazes and vibrant illustrations that children ages 4-6 will love! From finding their way to the moon to fishing with cats, each puzzle page is designed to entertain and engage kids while they learn through play. Also included are fill-in-the-blank prompts for an added educational element for kids to practice

In Your Home Izakaya, chef Tim Anderson explores the \'anything goes\' concept of izakaya by showcasing over 100 flavor-packed recipes. Izakaya began as sake stores that allowed their customers to drink on the premises, and, over time, they began to serve food as well. The food is simple to prepare but big on flavor, making it conducive to sociable snacking in between gulps of booze. From Shredded

Streetwise cyborg Lexi Vale brokers deals for gang lords in the anarchic city of Foundation. Her mind-reading implant gives her a crucial edge--but it also makes her brain a hot commodity.When she\'s targeted by an augmented hunter, Lexi joins a group of rebels: a murderous vigilante, a daredevil smuggler, a drug-addled surgeon, and a revolutionary whose shared past with Lexi endangers them all.A queer,

The 12-Volt Bible for Boats is a clear, nonthreatening introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. This second edition is thoroughly updated with respect to modern batteries, breaker and panel design, alternative energy sources, and troubleshooting equipment, but it retains the fundamental simplicity that is the source of

Rebecca was Daphne du Maurier\'s most famous and best-loved novel. But what happened next?Married to the sophisticated, wordly-wise Maxim, the second Mrs de Winter\'s life should be happy and

This student version of the popular bestseller, Life Cycle Assessment Handbook, is not a watered-down version of the original, but retains all of the important information and valuable lessons provided in the first book, along with helpful problems and solutions for the student learning about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). As the last several decades have seen a dramatic rise in the application of LCA

The classic guide to self-sufficiency, with more than 200,000 copies sold--now fully updated Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills--the kind employed by our forefathers--and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide. Countless readers have turned to Back to Basics for inspiration and instruction, escaping to an

How do you get rid of the elephant that scared off the alligators that chased away the dogs that frightened the cats that got rid of the mice? There\'s only one thing that will scrare an elephant Playful and fast-paced, this comical caper is perfect for reading together.EDITORIAL REVIEW: A playful caper follows a group of mice as they attempt to scare off the elephant who scared off the alligators

In Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars, the enigmatic Barry Adamson shines a probing light into his own heart of darkness. Summary of Main Contents: A personally SIGNED edition of Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars. Limited to 500 boxsets. A specially commissioned full sized film poster for Moss Side Story (sent separately in a tube to avoid folding). A 7\" single of two new and

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